Moltres (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Moltres (disambiguation).

Moltres Flame Pokémon ファイヤー Fire #146 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pressure Cacophony Cacophony Flame Body Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 80 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 6'07" 2.0 m Moltres 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 132.3 lbs. 60.0 kg Moltres 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 217 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 261 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Moltres 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Moltres (Japanese: ファイヤー Fire) is a dual-type Fire/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Along with Articuno and Zapdos, it is one of the three Legendary birds of Kanto.

Biology

Moltres is a large, avian Pokémon with golden plumage. It has a long, flowing head crest and a billowing tail, both made of reddish-orange and yellow flames. Additionally, its wings are also shrouded in fiery plumage. It has a long, thin neck, a pointed, brown beak, and small, triangular eyes. Its thin, brown legs have feet that have three forward facing toes and one backward facing toe. It has short talons.

Moltres sheds embers with every flap of its wings, creating a brilliant flash of flames. By dipping itself into the magma of an active volcano, this Pokémon can heal itself. It migrates to the south with the coming of spring and is said to bring an early springtime to cold lands. Moltres is rarely seen. In the past, Sky Attack was its signature move.

In the anime

In the main series

Moltres in the anime

Major appearances

Moltres (M02)

Moltres appeared in The Power of One. Lawrence III wanted to capture the three Legendary birds, as well as their master Lugia, for his own personal collection.

Other

Moltres physically debuted in All Fired Up, though it was fully engulfed in flames. In the episode, it defeated Team Rocket when they attempted to steal the Moltres Flame during the opening ceremony of the Indigo Plateau Conference. It reappeared in flashbacks in Round One - Begin! and Friends to the End.

A Moltres appeared in The Search for the Legend, where Butch and Cassidy attempted to capture it, but were unsuccessful.

A Moltres appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Heated Battle. It hit and burnt Hoopa with a Fire-type attack before flying off.

A Moltres appeared in A Legendary Photo Op!. It was first seen resting in the crater of Mt. Molteau. Ash and his friends joined Trevor, who was looking to photograph the Legendary bird. However, after being attacked by Team Rocket, Moltres assumed Ash and the others were allied with the trio, and attacked them. After watching the recklessly selfless actions of the newly evolved Talonflame and its Trainer, however, Moltres realized that Ash's group was not with Team Rocket and left them in peace.

Minor appearances

A robotic Moltres appeared in Island of the Giant Pokémon, where it chased Team Rocket.

A Moltres appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in The Fortune Hunters.

A Moltres appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in An EGG-sighting Adventure!.

A Moltres made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Moltres made a brief cameo in the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, where it was seen flying across the sky.

A Moltres made cameo appearances in the opening sequences of Arceus and the Jewel of Life and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Moltres appeared in An Electrifying Rage! in a fantasy.

A Moltres appeared in I Choose You!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP074 Moltres Ash's Pokédex Moltres, a Legendary Pokémon. Its virtues symbolize the Pokémon League competitions.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry HS18 Moltres Ritchie's Pokédex Moltres, a one-of-a-kind Legendary Flame Pokémon. So powerful, its fire dust can bring early spring to wintery lands.

In Pokémon Origins

Moltres in Pokémon Origins

Red caught a Moltres in Victory Road in File 4: Charizard.

In the manga

Moltres in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Moltres (M02)

Moltres appears in the manga adaptation of The Power of One by Tanigami Toshio.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Moltres was mentioned in Welcome to the Big Leagues, where its flames represent the Indigo League.

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

A Moltres appeared as a silhouette in JBA5.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Moltres (Adventures)

Moltres first appeared in Holy Moltres where it pursued and battled Blaine and Red, it was also revealed that Team Rocket had captured it Indigo Plateau where Sabrina had obtained Moltres for Team Rocket during the Kanto saga, but it is not seen in battle. It is later combined with Articuno and Zapdos to form a singular Legendary bird, but they separate once Sabrina is defeated and go back to the wild.

Green later catches Moltres on Mt. Ember during her training journey to overcome her fear of birds. She used it and its fellow Legendary birds in the fight against Karen and Will, who were commanding the Masked Man's Ho-Oh and Lugia. She has not used any of them since, meaning they have probably been deposited in the box or released.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga

A Moltres appeared in ABM01.

Moltres in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Moltres appeared in Get Moltres?, though it was ultimately revealed to be a Ditto in disguise.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

Moltres appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village, where it attacked Ginji and Mudkip because it believed that Ginji was destined to destroy the world.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Moltres first appeared in The Legendary Moltres Appears!! where it was inside Victory Road and fought a Kabutops.

Another Moltres appeared in Get Lugia! where Red, Green and Blue fought it to get the orb in order to summon Lugia.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

A silhouette of Moltres appeared in Saffron City.

In the TCG

Main article: Moltres (TCG)

Other appearances

Moltres in Super Smash Bros.

Moltres in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros.

Moltres makes a cameo appearance in the Saffron City stage. Very rarely, it will fly by in the background.

Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl/3DS/Wii U

When released from a Poké Ball, Moltres will remain where it is released, flapping its wings. It will then use Sky Attack in Melee or Fly in Brawl to leave the arena. Any opponent that touches it will receive a sizable amount of damage. Moltres is the only Legendary bird to return in Brawl.

Trophy information

Melee

As tradition has it, the onset of spring heralds the return of this legendary Pokémon from its southern home. Its bright orange color and fiery aspect lends to its overwhelming appearance. Sky Attack, the strongest of flying moves, is a perfect fit for this burning phenom, but it obviously also excels at powerful Fire-type moves.

Brawl

"A Flame Pokémon. It's one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres appears in a town, it is said that spring will come earlier there than in other towns. If Moltres is injured, it apparently returns to a volcano to heal its wings with magma. Moltres spreads its wide, flame-covered wings and attacks opponents with the exciting and highly damaging Sky Attack."

3DS/Wii U

Moltres in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.

NA: This Fire/Flying-type Pokémon is one of three Legendary birds in the Kanto region. It will use Fly when called into a Smash Bros. battle, flapping its orange wings and sending fire out around it. Getting hit hurts and could launch you so far, you'd make Moltres jealous. That isn't a good thing...

PAL: Moltres is one of the three Legendary Bird Pokémon of the Kanto region, along with Articuno and Zapdos. When spreading its huge wings and taking flight, it can make the flames all over its body burn even brighter. If you get hit by those flames during its Fly attack, you might go flying even further than Moltres!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Moltres returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from past games. It also appears as a Spirit alongside Articuno and Zapdos.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Moltres resides on top of Mt. Blaze and challenges the player and partner when they trespass. After Moltres is defeated, it is convinced by the player's partner to allow them to pass through.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #146 Red(ENG) Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames. Blue Yellow A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its blazing wings, even the night sky will turn red. Stadium A legendary bird Pokémon known as the "fire bird." Every time it flaps, its wings flare and burn brightly.

Generation II Johto #237 Gold This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold. Silver This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits. Crystal Legendary bird Pokémon. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring. Stadium 2 This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #146 Ruby Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire. If this Pokémon is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself. Sapphire Emerald Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control fire. If injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself. FireRed One of the legendary bird Pokémon. Those who see it are overwhelmed by its orange wings that seem to be on fire. LeafGreen It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #242 Diamond One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself. Pearl Platinum One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring. HeartGold This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold. SoulSilver This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.

Generation V Unova #— Black One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring. White Black 2 One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #153 Hoenn #— X It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames. Y One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring. Omega Ruby Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire. If this Pokémon is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #146 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red. Let's Go Eevee

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Victory Road (Only one) Blue (Japan) Victory Road (Only one) Yellow Victory Road (Only one)

Generation II Gold Silver Time Capsule, Event Crystal Time Capsule, Event

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Mt. Ember (Only one) Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Roaming Sinnoh (Only one) HeartGold SoulSilver Mt. Silver (Only one) Pal Park Mountain

Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer

Generation VI X Y Sea Spirit's Den* (Only one) (if the player chose Froakie) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Victory Road (Only one) Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25

In side games

Generation I Snap Volcano Pinball Red and Blue Field: Indigo Plateau

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Blaze Peak (3F)

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Final Maze (B40F) MD Sky Giant Volcano (10F) Rumble Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode S) Ranger: GS Faldera Island

Generation V Rumble Blast Lava: World Axle - B1F (post-ending) Rumble U Frenzy Square: Guard the Fort! (Reward), Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale

Generation VI Battle Trozei Mountain of Order: Stage 5 Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX6 Event: Moltres Appears Rumble World Origin Hideaway: Secluded Volcanic Chasm (Special Boss) Super MD Red Point Picross Area 28: Stage 13

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Moltres	English	United States	50	November 30 to December 20, 2001; February 15 to 21, 2002
RSEFRLG	Journey Across America Moltres	English	United States	70	February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG	Party of the Decade Moltres	English	United States	70	August 8, 2006
XYORAS	Pokémon Scrap Moltres	Japanese region	Online	70	March 1 to August 31, 2016
XYORAS	Aldora Moltres	PAL region	Online	70	March 11 to September 30, 2016
ORAS	Movie Moltres	Korean region	Online	70	May 2 to July 31, 2016
XYORAS	Aldora Moltres	American region	Online	70	May 3 to August 31, 2016

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	BrightPowder (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 580	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 125.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 19/24 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 088 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 1616 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 2424 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 3232 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 4040 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 4848 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10 5656 Roost Flying Status 0000— 00——% 10 6464 Solar Beam Grass Special 200200 100100% 10 7272 Sky Attack Flying Physical 200200 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Moltres Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM07 TM07 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM08 TM08 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM09 TM09 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM11 TM11 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM12 TM12 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM14 TM14 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM18 TM18 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM37 TM37 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM45 TM45 Solar Beam Grass Special 200200 100}}100% 10 TM46 TM46 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM48 TM48 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM50 TM50 Roost Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Moltres Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 088 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 1515 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 2222 Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 2929 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 3636 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 4343 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— ——% 25 5050 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 5757 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— ——% 5 6464 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10 7171 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10 7878 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5 8585 Roost Flying Status 0000— ——% 10 9292 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10 9999 Burn Up Fire Special 130130 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Moltres Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM58 TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM76 TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Moltres Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Moltres in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Moltres in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Moltres Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Defog Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Moltres can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Moltres cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Moltres Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 30% Friend Area: Legendary Island Phrases 51%-100% HP I represent the power of fire! My fire can never be extinguished! 26%-50% HP My health is down quite a bit, but I'll be fine! 1%-25% HP I'm run-down...Even my fire won't give me power... Level up There! I've leveled! My firepower has been boosted!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 2 Recruit rate: 30% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fire Poké Assist: (present) Fire Field move: (present) (None ×-) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-300 It produces flames and creates pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fire Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Six Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.			Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 70 - 140 20 #151 Power of 4 Increases damage when you make a match of four. Swappable Skill(s): Burn
Pokémon GO Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 251 Base Defense: 181 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Fire Spin, Wing Attack* Charged Attacks: Fire Blast, Heat Wave, Overheat, Ancient Power* Sky Attack*

Evolution

Unevolved Moltres  Fire  Flying

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Moltres images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Moltres shares its category with Charmeleon, Charizard, Flareon, and Infernape. They are all known as the Flame Pokémon.

Origin

Moltres may be based on legends of firebirds such as the phoenix, the Slavic firebird, or the Bennu. It may also be based on the Japanese mythical bird known as 朱雀 Suzaku, guardian of the South, which is not a true phoenix. It may also be based on a heron because of their similarities in shape.

Name origin

Moltres is a combination of molten and tres (Spanish for three, indicating that it is the third in the trio of Kanto Legendary birds). It may also derive from molt.

Fire is literally fire.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ファイヤー Fire From fire French Sulfura A combination of sulfureux and Ra Spanish Moltres Same as English name German Lavados From Lava Italian Moltres Same as English name Korean 파이어 Faier Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 火焰鳥 / 火焰鸟 Huǒyànniǎo Literally "Flaming bird" Cantonese Chinese 火鳥 Fóníuh Literally "Fire bird"

More languages Hindi मोलट्रेस Moltres Transcription of English name Russian Молтрес Moltres Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Moltres (M02)
• Moltres (Adventures)
• Legendary birds

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Legendary Pokémon

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Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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